Stoicism: Techniques and Philosophy
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- Опубликовано: 10 июл 2024
- Explaining the basics of stoic philosophy, and some practical techniques you can implement.
References:
Marcus Aurelius - Meditations
Seneca - Letters from a Stoic
Michael Surgrue - Marcus Aurelius' Meditations: The Stoic Ideal
William Irvine - The Art of Living (Waking Up Conversation) 
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A phrase I have said before, and remind myself of often to keep things in balance is thus:
"I am blessed to worry about losing what others can only dream of having."
It helped a lot to deal with some things when I was at my lowest point a few years ago. Puts things into perspective a little.
I like this way of teaching Stoicism, I hope your channel grows even more
Thanks Vincent! :)
I learned about stoicism a long time ago, and it actually helped me go through challenging times in my life. When I stopped caring about things I can't control it really helped me with decision-making a lot and reduced stress that I had to endure about life in general. Also the principle that is realted to the topic but I think I got it from zen buddhism, is to stop feeling sorrow about past mistakes. Life goes on, bad decision were made, and the only thing that lies ahead is future, so in a way, the past mistakes, bad decisions, are also things that I can't control (anymore). They should serve as experience to help make better decisions later on, but there's no reason to complain about it, because nobody has the power to change the past.
I am going to stop getting so bent over things I cannot control. I'm going to be a better person and am grateful for this video.
I have been practicing stoicism without knowing what stoicism was.
I use this philosophy in almost everything except when talking about people. People have value, have feelings and we should be concerned sometimes. If a friend tells you his father have died you can't just say, well it would have happened anyway. No, its sad and you have to show empathy.
That’s cause you’re a man my friend a natural aspect of masculinity is stoicism that’s why it’s such a practical concept from a philosophical perspective
@@Saber23 If stoicism is part of men, how do u explain the centuries of rapping women just for the pleasure of it? Stoicism is the reject of pleasure itself.
@@SantiagoRodriguez-fe6ng stoicism isn’t the rejection of pleasure bruh that’s an extension of it when it became a doctrinal philosophy stoicism at its core is having emotional intelligence and control something that men have always needed due to having to protect our respective people’s, provide for said people and go to war also learn how to spell its *raping* and there’s many different reasons rape can occur and many different definitions of it it seems you don’t really have that strong of an understanding of history I’d suggest doing some more research on it
@@Saber23 About the word rape, sorry english isn't my first language. I wouldn't be so sure that emotional intelgence is the skill ypu are refering to. I think most men just repress their feelings and emotions with the purpose that you already mention. Also men in more control of their emotions? Men are more prone to make risky choices and behaviors.
I defeated most of my bosses, I lived homeless, ate from trashcans, slept over humid cold concrete, completely rough and none of it really dealt me true damage, but after my second relationship with my first GF ended, I've spiralled into the deepest of depression, I've been stuck in this boss for years. I'm somewhat better now, but to be hit by an obstacle so humongous that even the wisest of all teachings couldn't support me was scary af. I'm in the period where I know the boss pattern, all I have to do now is increase my efficiency.
Keep on going man
Bro you made any progress?
@@deadplex3995 I definitely did, I no longer suffer for her. Life's still hard af, I'm about to go homeless again but I'm completely calm and centered, the thought of self-deletion doesn't feel like an option no longer. Thanks for checking in, king!
@@Scrubermensch that’s great man keep going
This channel has been really fun to obsess about for a day before finishing everything, 8.5/10.
I’m 44. I discovered this word a year ago- with the word SIGMA. These two words have described the last 20 years of my thought processes. It feels great to know thyself. My twin brother has a ways to go.
I couldn't be more greatful, as my life began to get more and more challenging, i unconsciously started losing my stoic habits, and you just woke me up. thanks
As someone who used to have a lot of anger issues, anxiety, and general neuroticism but got better i've kinda realized some of this stuff on my own. I gotta look into this more
turns out the mindset ive developped to get through hard times was this, stoicism. Thank you for intensifying it.
Bro got the Haruka cat
What an incredible video and channel I have discovered, your way of creating video is like providing quality information without having to make an effort to understand thanks to your simplicity and relatable explanations, you have enormous potential and deserve more views, keep it up :)
i was surprised this only has 2k views! it’s such a good video, nice job!
The story about the sofa made me chuckle! Good vid.
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I like this paraphrase of Marcus's words in particular: be tolerant with others and strict with yourself
And I thought I've already heard about all the existing Stoic exercises. The last time and Storytime framing both sound really good. Can't wait for some shit to happen to try it out.
when it comes to setbacks, i always think of it as a taste of what's to come.
You had a taste of how good you can have it. let it motivate you.
And when it comes to complaining. i hate that im single, but i enjoy every moment i get to be alone.
Stoicism is, next to a philosophy mainly a set of mental skills you can develop to harden yourself against life without having to become bitter.
I really appreciate the qualities you have demonstrated in this video. You deserve way more exposure. subbed
Thanks!
Thanks for creating this video. 🙌
The Roman’s DEFINITELY knew about other civilizations that’s the one major piece of criticism I have to give and a gripe I have with this video the Romans knew about the Persian empire, about the Kingdom of Yemen and of the Norse and Rus (Slavs) as well as the Chinese empire in fact they traded very often
This is a very underrated channel
Just started watching your videos. A Runescape reference AND Naim Süleymanoğlu in one? I love you.
Cheers, that was refreshing!
I gotta rewatch the Before trilogy. 💕
Good shit fam, good shit
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"The last time"
Nice
Power doesn't corrupt men, men corrupt power! - GB Shaw (my fav genius)
I'll do the one thing I am in control of and write "First". Don't worry about being slow guys, this wasn't within your control.
Thanks for the song in 7:13
Stoicism sure comes in handy on rollercoasters, I’ll tell you that lol
Typed in how to be stoic from another video of yours and was scrolling and couldnt find it.
Had to type in Duncan.
And that is only the title on the graphic title cover lol
I slice my thumb when cooking. There was a panic for a literal second. It didn't make my bleeding stop, so panicking wasn't the best option. So I asked chatgpt about non lethal bleeding, it said it would stop in 15 minutes, normally. It said to keep it clean. So I did. And it stopped after 10 minutes or so.
Does stoicism imply that hedonism is proper as long as you appreciate what you're given?
I think a stoic would emphasize moderation with respect to physical pleasures. For example, there's nothing wrong with drinking alcohol, but "the wise man" would avoid getting drunk.
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BEFORE SUNSET 🎉
Came from the spam shill threads on /lit/ and /his/ thinking this would be yet another shitty channel but I actually ended up enjoying and learning from this video. Subscribed.
I'm glad you enjoyed man :)
Having read Seneca and Marcus Aurelius only once, and by no means trying to be an expert, both talk about the importance of the gods and nature in determining everything. How important is religious perceptions to stoicism and, if they can be separated, how can stoicism thrive without that religious belief?
Ancient roman society was before modern religions. I’d recommend listening to “in our culture: philosophy” “stoicism” they go into detail about it
@@notasimp108 I’ll give it a listen, but I’m still confused. I know it was before modern religions, but it is heavily steeped in Greco-Roman paganism. Can the two be separated? Does what you recommended to me address that?
And Marcus not actually the one exception there are tons of examples of good and righteous rulers that had absolute or close to absolute power throughout history that had discipline, restraint, virtue and honour that quote about power is extremely problematic but of course it does still have merit I’m not saying it doesn’t 🙏
"The only thing you can control is your will"
Determinists want to know your location
To the Determinists, the only illusion that we should allow ourself to indulge in is the illusion of free will, not the illusion (don't you dare to even hope) that you can somehow change your fate.
nice move with the before trilogy scenes...
I'm not really a fan of romance films in general but I love those movies.
Mega good
if only everyone could convince their instincts
I believe that I have always been a Stoic, from birth
Its literally what psychotherapists teach you.
When you use the argument about “one last time” in which you should view every action as the last time you’ll ever do it, could that not just be used as an excuse for hedonism which is un-stoic? Couldn’t someone just indulge themselves glutinously and make the excuse that it could be their last time doing it?
Living for physical pleasure is not stoic. He briefly covered virtues but didn't go into much detail. Stoics make sure that their every action reflects the 4 stoic virtues, courage, wisdom, temperance, and justice. So if you are using "one last time" make sure that your actions are as virtuous as possible because any moment can be your last chance to live a life worth living. And if you don't die so fast, you will have built a truly amazing life with all these last moment. Do you want to go out like stoic boss or like a weak pleasure seeking hedonist?
The technique that was taught to me by Massimo Pigliucci (per my memory) for dealing with losses is to treat everything you owned or will ever own as books borrowed from this library called our universe. Sooner or later, the universe would want the books back. This includes your loved ones, your friends, and your limbs. Just enjoy it while it last.
Intro was tell me you watch Michael Sugrue without telling me you watch Michael Sugrue
0:30 I don't think "the _entire_ known world" is accurate...
Good video.
as far as they knew it was basically their entire world, i would assume that is what he is suggesting
Is Giga Chad the ultimate stoic? 🤔
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Whats your pfp?
It's art by Mark Kostabi, a surrealist painter. He's got some really cool stuff
@@duncanclarke thanks for replying man that artwork in ur pfp was the way i discovered this channel
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What if the situation is dire snd I can't tell what I can or cannot control ahead of time?
Stoicism is just formal hippie philosophy, isn't it?
Anyone "trying to be stoic" is failing to be stoic.
Temptation corrupts a man who tries
I practice stoicism but I also practice my own philosophy of balance and in my balance theory you gotta be an asshole sometimes. You can't be moral all the time it hurts the balance of it all.."be good most the time but sometimes be not good all the time".
Só stoicism is just basically conservatism
It is really problematic to view ancient Greek philosophy from 2000 years of Christianity standpoint. Even the meaning of the words get twisted beyond recognition. For example souls, god worshipping , daimon, ethics, arete, virtue, etc.
Suffice to say, Stoicism is really just rebranding of Socrates's teaching, together with new-flanged logical rational way of thinking (that no one bother to teach), with entry-level mastery of logos. Also, from time to time, content of Stoicism lessons was modified in order to make it suitable as part of the education of young rich kids. Stoicism was always the more popular philosophy because of it's middle ground approach compared to Epicureanism (the popular form of hedonism), Pyrrhonism (the popular form of skepticism which you though was conservatism), Platonism (Plato's rebranding of Socrates's teaching), and Peripatetic (Aristotle's rebranding of Socrates's teaching).
Why is Socrates's teaching considered middle ground? It is just simple fact that if you try experience as many different option as possible (in a safe and controlled manner, remember that we are talking about rich kids here), then you will automatically choose the appropriate action. This is the real meaning of equanimity (balance of the mind). Knowledge is virtue, ignorance is vice. If you have the correct knowledge, you automatically choose the right action.
Why Plato's (best student) and Aristotle's (best student of best student) brand of Socratism was not the most popular, compared to Zeno of Citium (outsider, never meet Socrates)'s Stoicism? I don't really know. Maybe those additional metaphysic stuffs was useless? Perhaps Socrates was just a really simple guy?
When Socrates said he knows nothings, it just means that he has so much knowledge that all new knowledge started to invalidate existing knowledge. He was not trying to be cheeky.
When Socrates uses his Socratic Method™, he'd never intended to burst other people balls or to show the deficiency of others. He simply wanted to learn even if the other people only have fragmented knowledge inside them.